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Couple dies in Ohio 162 crash

A North Fairfield couple died and two other people were injured in a two-vehicle crash that shut down Ohio 162 west of New London Saturday afternoon.

Rodney Williams, 69, and Betty Williams, 66, were pronounced dead at the scene of the 2:18 p.m. crash near Town Line Road, according to a news release from the Mansfield post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

Rodney Williams was a front seat passenger and Betty Williams was a backseat passenger in a pickup driven by Karlie Conaway, 15, of Greenwich, when she lost control and went left of center into the path of an oncoming vehicle.

Conaway’s westbound 2000 Dodge Dakota collided with a second pickup, a 1998 Ford Ranger driven by Troy Green, 40, of New London, who was driving east.

All four occupants were trapped when the New London Fire Department arrived to extricate them from the pickups.

Conaway and Green both suffered serious injuries and were taken to Fisher-Titus Medical Center in Norwalk for treatment.

Rodney Williams, Conaway and Green were wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash. Betty Williams was not.

No charges have been filed.

There was no indication of any alcohol or drug use that could have contributed to the cause of the crash.

Conaway is a student at South Central High School.

Comments

doratheexplorer

Sat, 02/02/2013 - 10:56pm

Such a sad accident :(

wiredmama222

Sat, 02/02/2013 - 11:28pm

my sincerest sympathies to all family members and friends

KnuckleDragger

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 12:00am

Probably not a good idea to have a 15 yr old inexperienced driver with a permit driving during a snowstorm.

Mommy2jonny09

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 2:38am

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wiredmama222

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 3:29am

@Mommy2jonny. You have my sincerest sympathy for your losses. I cannot even begin to imagine how awful it must be for our 15-16 year old going through this. She must be just devastated right now. Please express my deepest sympathy to her also. Of course it isn't her fault. That is why they call these things ACCIDENTS. I am sure she did not intend for this to happen. I hope that at some point in time she gets some professional help in dealing with all of this. I am sure she will need it. God bless her and the rest of your family in their hour of need.

KnuckleDragger

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 7:05am

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YouDon'tSay

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 7:15am

@mommy - Maybe you should be caring more about your family, instead of worrying about what people are posting on news sites.

thinkagain

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 8:35am

This is a horrible tragedy for all involved.

Why do friends or family of accident victims, on the very next day, subject themselves to reading the comments on a newspaper article, where opinions hold sway and speculation runs rampant?

Rod Farva

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 8:47am

Because they are drama queens that want to stir the pot

RemorselessEverMore

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 10:28am

seriously? have some respect... smfh

Rod Farva

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 10:38am

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RemorselessEverMore

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 11:02am

you call people drama queens when discussing deceased people and I have to "grow up"? i don't think so buddy.

Rod Farva

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 11:40am

Im so sorry i hope your feelings aren't hurt

RemorselessEverMore

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 11:45am

must be tough being so mean and hurtful

Rod Farva

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 11:51am

It's tough but I manage alright

RemorselessEverMore

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 8:57pm

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Rod Farva

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 10:29pm

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ColdAsIce

Mon, 02/04/2013 - 6:36am

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RemorselessEverMore

Mon, 02/04/2013 - 9:36pm

sorry my grammer isn't perfect like yours are. you are a real peach.

KnuckleDragger

Mon, 02/04/2013 - 7:57am

LOL. I can assure you, Rod has a job.

RemorselessEverMore

Mon, 02/04/2013 - 9:37pm

once again laughing? whats wrong with you people? grow up

KnuckleDragger

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 11:30am

LOL.

RemorselessEverMore

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 11:45am

glad u find this funny

ColdAsIce

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 5:00pm

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Simple Enough II

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 1:41pm

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Rod Farva

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 2:02pm

Idk, but I'm ascared of them

ColdAsIce

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 5:01pm

It was a typo smart mouth! Go bother someone else.

Rod Farva

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 10:30pm

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KnuckleDragger

Mon, 02/04/2013 - 7:58am

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ColdAsIce

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 11:22am

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Rod Farva

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 7:46pm

Ouch! That was cold... as ice!

YouDon'tSay

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 9:00am

Thinkagain- I agree. This is the last place I would be if something like that happened. People have opinions and love to share them.

Mommy2jonny09

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 10:07pm

i looked on here to find out what happened but i refuse to read this crap and not say anything just dont want them bashing her she has a tough road ahead of her as it is

KnuckleDragger

Mon, 02/04/2013 - 7:59am

Then expect to be hammered by people who disagree with you. It's not harassment, it is your choice to continually make comments.

RemorselessEverMore

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 8:56pm

That's what I'm talking about!

ColdAsIce

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 8:56pm

you deserved that one!

KnuckleDragger

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 7:07am

Also how about having a little respect for those of us who have to pull these people out of the wreckage and face their families when the whole situation could have been avoided.

RemorselessEverMore

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 8:58pm

so your a firefighter. nice to know your protecting us.

KnuckleDragger

Mon, 02/04/2013 - 8:13am

Actually no I am not, but keep guessing if you'd like. Besides, the fact that I disagree with someone has no bearing on the type of care I give someone. All would be given my full effort. Why people think that people who provide care to injured persons can't have a differing opinion without providing bad care to someone is beyond me. I can assure you that everyone I care for is given my all regardless of who they are. Having said that, I still disagree with letting a 15 yr old drive in a snowstorm and that will not change. I have seen a lifetime of tragedy due to poor decision making. If my comments make one person think before doing something like this, and saves a life, then so be it if I ruffle a few feathers. Get over it! If you don't like what I have to say, don't read it.

luvblues2

Mon, 02/04/2013 - 11:43am

Like.

RemorselessEverMore

Mon, 02/04/2013 - 9:39pm

wow. u sure are defensive

Kelly

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 8:27am

It's heartbreaking but it's true. 15 or 16 doesn't matter. Obviously conditions were too dangerous for such an inexperienced driver.

handyman27

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 1:49am

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Mommy2jonny09

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 2:41am

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KnuckleDragger

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 2:36pm

LOL. Go ahead, give it a try. You might want to contact an attorney though. Harassment charges can't be filed on someone posting in a public forum, since you have a choice whether you read the comments or not. Stating an opinion is NOT harassment, and no judge is going to buy it. Thanks for playing though. You had me shaking in my shoes, I was so scared...not!!!

RemorselessEverMore

Mon, 02/04/2013 - 9:40pm

i bet you are scared. big tough guy

KnuckleDragger

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 7:08am

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handyman27

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 1:53am

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LivingLaughingLoving

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 4:10am

@Mommy2jonny09 - I'm sorry about your loss. Please remember my family - the one currently fighting for his life in Toledo due to injuries from this tragic accident. I for one only wish at this moment that a underexperienced driver was not on the road during a snow storm - do I blame her - NO - will I always remember she only had her permit - YES. I can only hope we will be living with a future of healing and not also planning a funeral because of this accident. Sorry for your loss, but your family is not the only family suffering due to this accident, but I so wish Troy had not crossed paths with Karlie no matter what her age or experience.

KnuckleDragger

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 2:39pm

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Mommy2jonny09

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 9:54pm

I too am sorry troy is hurt...i feel for you its not fair for ppl to act like rod & betty deserved to die because they let karlie drive that day...i sincerely hope troy heals 100% and ppl need to stop bashing and acting like she did it on purpose i looked on here to find out what happened but i refuse to read this crap and not saying i truly hope your family doesnt suffer a casualty, i never meant to offend you, i just dont want them bashing her she has a tough road ahead of her as it is i wish shed never crossed paths with him cause i loved my cousins however i refuse to blame her for the pain shes my cousin too but im alot older than her the last time i saw her she was little...may god keep over troy and your family i will keep him in my prayers

KnuckleDragger

Mon, 02/04/2013 - 8:17am

Nobody feel they deserved to die. I for one, was just pointing out a lapse in judgement in order to get people to think before doing something like this. Of course they didn't deserve to die, we are all human and make mistakes. However, if one person learns from this, and it saves them, then Rod and Betty didn't die in vain. Understand?

steelersfan71

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 8:19am

WOW some people just suck! I know this family and they are great people. So those of you who feel the need to judge, you can all go **** your self's. This family has so much to deal with! Just know that all of us who matter, LOVE YOU ALL, and will do anything we can to ease your pain.

reporter54

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 8:49am

When a tragedy occurs, the worst thing you can do is get on here and read comments. People are entitled to say what they want but you may not like it. Attend to other things instead of reading comments. If one of my relatives were to be involved in an accident, I doubt I would jump on here to see what others had to say. I would be too busy comforting my family members anyway.

Mommy2jonny09

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 10:05pm

i looked on here to find out what happened but i refuse to read this crap and not say anything just dont want them bashing her she has a tough road ahead of her as it is

arnmcrmn

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 8:59am

Ignore the typical losers on this site.

KnuckleDragger

Mon, 02/04/2013 - 8:17am

Pot meet kettle

RemorselessEverMore

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 10:27am

Bunch of melodramatic cr*p in here this morning. Seriously though, I will send thoughts and prayers to all involved...

deertracker

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 10:45am

My deepest sympathy and condolencences to all involved. I am not the judge of who should have or should not have been driving. Fact remains, it was still a very unfortunate accident. The younglady was simply trying to learn something that all drivers in this area really need to know regardless of age. However, anyone who has to "pull these people from the wreckage" do so voluntarily and get paid for it. Get another job if you will but it in no way gives anyone with an ounce of decency the right to be judgemental so publicly. The same thing could've happened on a sunny day. It is also a fact that anyone has the right to voice their opinion and chances are you won't like all of them. Keep your head up and move on best you can. Ignore the noise!

KnuckleDragger

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 11:29am

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RemorselessEverMore

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 11:03am

its all just so sad.

ColdAsIce

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 11:21am

I have no words for this terrible accident!

grandmasgirl

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 11:22am

There have always been accidents. And people have always commented on them. I know someone who has been in a wheelchair for decades because someone chose to drink and drive. These older people probably thought that this child needed experience and they made a bad decision by letting her drive. Nothing will bring these people back. Not all the prayers in the world. We need to pray for those living and recuperating.

RemorselessEverMore

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 11:29am

excellent words G.G.

eightballcuet1

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 12:18pm

I don't see anything in the story that indicates that road conditions were a contributing factor in this horrible accident. When I was out driving at this time on Saturday, the roads were wet but clear. My most sincere sympathies to the families and prayers for the recovery of the injured.

KnuckleDragger

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 2:41pm

The accident happened during the snow storm yesterday. It was snowing pretty heavily and the roads were snow covered and slick. I won't tell you how I know, but suffice it to say, I work out on the roads in rural huron county.

starryeyes83

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 12:26pm

I wonder if this is the same lady I worked with in Norwalk years ago, If so sad, she was really nice.
I agree about not letting a 15/ 16 year old drive in those conditions. They 're not careful enough. No excuse at all. and the driving age should be raised.

DebNgary79

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 1:34pm

I am very sorry for your loss and the pain that your daughter is going through at this time but OTHER people do have to realize that it is the only way young ones and some old ones are going to learn how to drive in the bad weather is to drive in it. You can not learn these things sitting behind a schoolbook or watching it on a screen. Again I am very sorry for both sides involved....

KnuckleDragger

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 2:42pm

Winter storm driving is an advanced skill that is usually learned after Basic driver training, NOT while on a permit.

ColdAsIce

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 5:04pm

Well aren't you just a know it all. Bet you have no children and it's probably a good thing you do not.

Rod Farva

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 10:21pm

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ColdAsIce

Mon, 02/04/2013 - 6:38am

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Rod Farva

Mon, 02/04/2013 - 7:16pm

I win

ColdAsIce

Tue, 02/05/2013 - 9:49pm

what do you win?

KnuckleDragger

Mon, 02/04/2013 - 8:23am

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ColdAsIce

Mon, 02/04/2013 - 7:23pm

what are you blabbing about?

RemorselessEverMore

Mon, 02/04/2013 - 9:41pm

hahahahaha

starryeyes83

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 3:51pm

It's better to teach beginners winter driving in a smaller car out in a parking lot first. So they can get the feel of it That's the way I was taught ... Not behind a big engine they can't control, it's too much horsepower at first.

Sad lesson all the way around.

Kottage Kat

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 10:22pm

To the Williams family,
Prayer to all
Blessed are they who mourn,for they shall be comforted.
May you be wrapped in the arms of a loving saviour

handyman27

Mon, 02/04/2013 - 12:28am

knuckle dragger you post a lot of stuff ill post my personals if you post yours

Rod Farva

Mon, 02/04/2013 - 5:10am

Trying to get a date for the weekend?

KnuckleDragger

Mon, 02/04/2013 - 8:26am

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handyman27

Mon, 02/04/2013 - 12:58am

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LOL. It is quite amazing the amount of idiots on here who aren't mature enough to debate differences of opinion without threatening someone, isn't it. Needless to say, he has me shaking in my boots. LOL.

handyman27

Mon, 02/04/2013 - 1:00am

come on

handyman27

Mon, 02/04/2013 - 1:05am

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KnuckleDragger

Mon, 02/04/2013 - 8:30am

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handyman27

Mon, 02/04/2013 - 1:10am

need to shut the duck up

handyman27

Mon, 02/04/2013 - 1:14am

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KnuckleDragger

Mon, 02/04/2013 - 8:33am

Look, some little kid just got ahold of his mommy's computer. Better hurry up before you get it with the belt little guy. Oh and actually the article is about the crash, it has absolutely nothing to do with the family.

handyman27

Mon, 02/04/2013 - 1:15am

hi

arnmcrmn

Mon, 02/04/2013 - 8:43am

and you people call yourself adults.

Katelih-Trailer...

Mon, 02/04/2013 - 9:38am

KnuckleDragger...I would like to offer a suggestion/solution to your problem. Area rugs....large dark colored area rugs...

KnuckleDragger

Mon, 02/04/2013 - 10:23am

LOL. My Italian friends tell me plastic would be much more cost effective.

Concerned For A...

Mon, 02/04/2013 - 11:49am

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KnuckleDragger

Mon, 02/04/2013 - 12:49pm

The difference is, I wouldn't be on here perusing the comments to see what people are saying about my family. I am certain that most of my time would be used comforting and helping my family, NOT typing away in the Register comments section.

BlueAngel

Mon, 02/04/2013 - 10:00pm

@KnuckleDragger....Did you see where you can NOT comment on this blog in the Norwalk Reflector.. Someone must have gotten mad and called them and had it stopped....hmmmmmmmmmmmm

KnuckleDragger

Tue, 02/05/2013 - 6:22am

Yeah, which is why I called them yesterday and canceled my subscription to both the Reflector and the Register. On the flip side, the morning journal just got my business. It is comical that they will remove my posts, which contained no threats, because some disagree with my assessment about letting a teen drive in bad weather. But some punk kid (Handyman27) posts several threats against me on here and nearly all of them are still up, despite being reported as offensive. Goes to show ya, the mods on here latch on to people who they disagree with amd make their experience less than desireable. Oh well, time to change the username again.

thinkagain

Tue, 02/05/2013 - 10:18am

HaHa! You accurately described my experience on this blog. When the “powers that be” see the pseudonym thinkagain, their brain sends an involuntary signal to their finger to click the delete button.

I admit my comments can at times be acerbic and quite mordacious, especially when responding to similar type comments.

The personal attacks should be equally moderated, regardless of which side of any viewpoint they may occur.

BlueAngel

Tue, 02/05/2013 - 2:58pm

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Rod Farva

Mon, 02/04/2013 - 5:24pm

If something happened to my family this would be the least of my concerns. Who cares what the idiots say in this crap.

ColdAsIce

Mon, 02/04/2013 - 7:14pm

I think I am starting to like you.

Rod Farva

Mon, 02/04/2013 - 7:33pm

I never disliked you

ColdAsIce

Tue, 02/05/2013 - 9:41pm

Are you sure about that one?

RemorselessEverMore

Mon, 02/04/2013 - 9:38pm

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Rod Farva

Tue, 02/05/2013 - 11:36am

I don't know what you said but I'm sure it was dumb

Concerned For A...

Thu, 02/07/2013 - 9:01am

And WHY was my comment removed??? Personal attacks or starting a fight? WOW....I guess that happens when you speak the truth and not just get on here to make rude comments!!!

Katelih-Trailer...

Mon, 02/04/2013 - 1:55pm

Luckily for me..I wear Big Girl Panties,everyday.

luvblues2

Mon, 02/04/2013 - 2:16pm

LOL...more than likely not butt-floss, then.

Katelih-Trailer...

Mon, 02/04/2013 - 9:06pm

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Katelih-Trailer...

Tue, 02/05/2013 - 12:02pm

What word got me deleted...Bloomers or long johns ? Geesh

luvblues2

Tue, 02/05/2013 - 10:40pm

dunno, Kate. Seems like a lot has been deleted in the past few days. Ah well, none of this was really intended for posterity in any case? C'est la vie...

grinenbareit

Mon, 02/04/2013 - 6:15pm

My prayers go out to all families involved.

grinenbareit

Mon, 02/04/2013 - 6:22pm

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KnuckleDragger

Tue, 02/05/2013 - 6:24am

The article isnt a memorial to the people who lost their life. If you have a problem with debating something in a public forum, maybe you shouldn't be reading it. Why don't you take your own advice and "don't say anything at all?"

grinenbareit

Mon, 02/04/2013 - 6:27pm

My prayers go out to all families invoved.

grinenbareit

Mon, 02/04/2013 - 6:29pm

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RemorselessEverMore

Mon, 02/04/2013 - 9:43pm

ya!!! rite on!!

Rod Farva

Tue, 02/05/2013 - 11:35am

*right

ColdAsIce

Tue, 02/05/2013 - 9:42pm

i second that!

handyman27

Mon, 02/04/2013 - 10:54pm

IM SORRY ABOUT MY COMMENTS IT WAS IN ANGER FOCUS SHOULD BE ON THE FAMILY AND YES I KNOW THE FAMILY

ColdAsIce

Tue, 02/05/2013 - 9:44pm

OK WELL WE DIDN'T TAKE IT PERSONAL!

handyman27

Mon, 02/04/2013 - 11:23pm

TRYING TO FIG OUT HOW TO DELETE MY ACCOUNT DONT NEED THE DRAMA YOU ARE NOT DOING MUCH IN YOUR LIFE BECAUSE I COME HOME AND YOU MAKE ALL KINDS OF COMMENTS EITHER YOUR WEALTH OR DEAD BEAT WILL BE MY LAST POST